Multi-Skilled Journalist

Paramount

Multi-Skilled Journalist creating shareable news stories for on-air and digital platforms at KPIX-TV. Seeking an energetic candidate with strong community storytelling and social media skills.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $125,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

A successful candidate is passionate about community storytelling, brings ideas to the table daily, cultivates sources, and has a strong social media presence.
Candidates must have creative storytelling skills and an energetic delivery.
We want a journalist who can create shareable stories for both broadcast and digital/social platforms with excellent writing, compelling video, and editing.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Development story ideas, write, shoot, and edit news content for on-air daily newscasts.
Pitch vetted stories reflective of the community
Establish and maintain relationships/sources in the community
Produce content for Twitter, Facebook and other social media sites
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Perform other duties as assigned
Valid driver's license required
SAG-AFTRA union membership will be required
Ability to shoot and edit broadcast quality video for television newscast and digital platforms
Must be able to work independently with accuracy and the ability to problem solve quickly
Must have knowledge of Broadcast ENG camera, lighting, audio and Live U
Must have strong social media skills and be able to contribute on all platforms
Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, holidays and weekends
Must be a team player and able to work under deadlines and have the ability to multi-task.
College degree in Journalism/Communications/Broadcasting preferred, or equivalent experience
Minimum of 4 years MSJ/television reporting experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
401(k) plan
life insurance coverage
disability benefits
tuition assistance program
PTO

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Hard Skills & Tools

storytellingwritingvideo editingshooting videobroadcast quality videoBroadcast ENG cameralightingaudioLive Usocial media content production

Soft Skills

creativityenergetic deliveryrelationship buildingproblem solvingindependenceaccuracyteam playerability to work under pressuremulti-taskingmeeting deadlines

Certifications

valid driver's licenseSAG-AFTRA union membership